Sweet Root Vegetable Tray Roast

This Sweet Root Vegetable Tray Roast pairs perfectly well with a spinach or kale salad to complete the meal.

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Ingredients:

This can be made with any combination of 2 lbs of root vegetables. Look for colors as they represent minerals and phytonutrients. Important nutrients for for maintaining health.

• ½ pound red beets

• ½ pound carrots

• ½ pound parsnips

• ½ pound golden potatoes

• 1 package (12 oz) Sweet Sausage: Italian or Apple Chicken, Pork or Beef

• 3-4 TBS or more of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Ghee or Raw Coconut Oil (warmed to be liquid)

• Salt and Pepper to taste

• Optional: sage, thyme and rosemary. A little sprinkle of each dry herb or use fresh by adding a few whole leaves of sage, and snip the thyme sprigs and rosemary branches into 2” pieces and toss when combining other ingredients.

Directions:

• Prep: You don’t want your veggies to steam; you want them to roast. So ensure they go into the oven dry. After you wash and chop them, plan plenty of time for them to dry.

• Cut the root veg and sausages into forkful-size pieces. They should be the same thickness, for even roasting. Coarsely chop the onion.

• Combine: in a large bowl, toss with enough oil to coat. Remember the sausages will also add some fat during roasting.

• Bake: spread them out on their sheet pans, with some room between a single layer. The more spacing, the more steam escapes, the better roast. Use a baking sheet with no edge or low edge to increase air flow. Use unbleached baking parchment for easier clean up, though you will need to secure a corner while you are turning during the roasting. I use a second spoon or spatula for tis. Bake at 375 degrees about an hour, turning every 15-20 minutes to make sure all the sides get oiled and roasted. They’re done with the roots are easily pierced by a fork and have some golden-brown color. Typically 45min-1 hr.

• Serve: transfer to a serving bowl. You could sprinkle the pan with chopped parsley. Serve with a leafy green salad for a complete meal.